US Bridges

De LA Cruz Blvd over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · N/E El Camino Real · Structure no. 37C0146

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,055
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

De LA Cruz Blvd over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying De LA Cruz Blvd over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,689 by 2043. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDe LA Cruz Blvd
CrossesCaltrain UP RR AMTRAK
LocationN/E El Camino Real
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.35573, -121.94226
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,055 (2010)
Projected traffic30,689 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was De LA Cruz Blvd over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is De LA Cruz Blvd over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does De LA Cruz Blvd over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK carry?

About 21,055 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is De LA Cruz Blvd over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns De LA Cruz Blvd over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.